Blackfin Pipeline

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Blackfin Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline in Texas, operated by WhiteWater. Construction began in 2024.[1]

Blackfin Pipeline
Also calledBlackfin
General information
Project typeNew build[1]
StatusUnder construction[1]
CommodityNatural gas[1]
OperatorWhiteWater
Operator
Pipeline systemBlackfin Pipeline (natural gas)[3]
StateTexas[1]
CountiesAustin, Colorado, Hardin, Harris, Jasper, Liberty, Montgomery, Waller[3]
Approved8 March 2023[4]
Construction started2024
Contractors
Technical information
Length195.6 mi or 193 mi[1][5][sources disagree]
Pipe size48", 36"
Diameters36 and 48 in[1]
Capacity3500 MMcf/d additional capacity (EIA)[1][6] or approximately 3.3 Bcf/d[7][sources disagree]
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Blackfin Pipeline is a natural gas pipeline in Texas, operated by WhiteWater. Construction began in 2024.[1]

Contractorsedit

ContractorWorkPrime or subScope
MPG Pipeline Contractors[2]Mainline (254 km of 48-inch)
Dun Transportation & Stringing, Inc.[8]Pipe haulingWhitewater Blackfin project (page cites 160 miles of 48-inch pipe): procured and prepared pipe yards and rail sidings, unloaded, hauled and stockpiled pipe, and stringing it
MPG Pipeline Contractors, LLC[2]PrimeMainline: 254 km of 48-inch, wall 17.4 to 25.4 mm, X-70 (RMS project list)
RMS Welding Systems[2]Mechanized weldingUnder MPG Pipeline Contractors, LLCMOWII mechanized welding system on the mainline
SWCA Environmental Consultants[5]Cultural resources survey consultant (Texas Antiquities Permit application)Prepared the Texas Historical Commission antiquities permit application and survey plan for public lands on the route

Sources disagree

These sources give different values for the same fact. Each value is listed with the sources that give it.

FactValues given
Capacity
  • 3500 MMcf/d additional capacity (EIA)[1][6]
  • approximately 3.3 Bcf/d[7]
Length
  • 195.6 mi (on this page, no source given)
  • 193 mi[1][5]

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Referencesedit

  1. “U.S. natural gas pipeline projects (Natural Gas Pipeline Projects)”. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  2. “Projects (MOWII)”. RMS Welding Systems. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  3. “2023 new T-4 permits (permit 10453, WWM Operating, LLC: the T-4 permit EIA lists for Blackfin)”. Railroad Commission of Texas. 31 December 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  4. “Blackfin pipeline by WhiteWater Midstream to help move Permian natural gas”. Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  5. “Hardin County Commissioners Court agenda item, 2023-08-08: Blackfin Pipeline Project antiquities permit application (prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants, 2023-07-31)”. Hardin County, Texas. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  6. “Massive natural gas pipeline planned through SETX”. Beaumont Business Journal. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  7. “Venture Global, Inc. Form 8-K (Blackfin Pipeline, LLC senior secured credit facilities)”. Venture Global, Inc. (filed with the SEC). 29 September 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  8. “Projects (Recent Major Projects)”. Dun Transportation & Stringing Inc. Retrieved 3 October 2026.

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